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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,910 and 706,078.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,910 and 706,078.50 is: 1,065,475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,910 : 706,078.50 = 706,078.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,910/706,078.50 = 706,078.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,910x = 706,078.50 × 706,078.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,910x = 498,546,848,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,546,848,162.25/467,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,475.94

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